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DIGITAL CAMERA C-760 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
Page 2 DIGITAL CAMERA C-760 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-760 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 4: Composition Of The Manual
Composition of the manual Introduction of the camera’s functions Basic Photography Advanced Photography To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings. For playing back and editing pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Composition of the manual ......3 Names of parts ........10 Camera .
Page 6 If correct focus cannot be obtained ..... 50 Using the Focus Lock function ..... 50 Subjects that are difficult to focus on .
Page 7 Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting Auto bracketing Self-portrait shooting PANORAMA - Panorama shooting ..... 88 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures .
Page 8 Selecting the number of pictures....116 Slideshow ........117 Viewing movies Editing movies .
Page 9 SCREEN SETUP........152 FILE NAME ........153 PIXEL MAPPING.
Page 10 Specifications ........206 Glossary of terms ....... . . 208 Index .
Page 11: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) g Shutter button g Mode dial g Lens P.54, 114, 115 P.47 P.43 Flash g P.56 Self-timer lamp g Strap eyelet g Microphone g DC-IN jack g USB connector g A/V OUT jack (MONO) P.124 Connector cover g P.83...
Page 12: Names Of Parts P
Viewfinder g P.12, 30, 47, 148 Diopter adjustment dial g AE Lock/Custom button (x) g Rotation button (y) g Self-timer button (Y) g Erase button (S) g Arrow pad (acbd) g OK/Menu button (e) g Monitor button (f) g Power switch g Monitor g P.12, 47 Battery compartment/card cover g...
Page 13: Viewfinder And Monitor Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.147) Shooting modes F2.8 F2.8 1600 1200 1600 1200 Still picture Item...
Page 14 Item !, #, $, #SLOW1, 10 Flash mode HSLOW1, #SLOW2 11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0 o, j, i, k, 7 12 Drive 13 Self-timer 14 Sound record 15 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 16 Resolution 2048 ×...
Page 15 Names of parts Playback mode '04.02.17 15:30 '04.02.17 15:30 Still picture Item e, f 1 Battery check 2 Switch frame < × 10 3 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 7 Resolution 2048 ×...
Page 16: Memory Gauge
Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.
Page 17: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33). This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.
Page 18: Getting Started
Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Ring Stopper Strap eyelet...
Page 19: Battery/Card Basics
Battery/card basics Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery charger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use. For more information, read the manual supplied with the battery charger.
Page 20: Card Basics
Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB) • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP –...
Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Battery And Card
Low battery warning The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15). Battery lock knob...
Page 22 • The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc. Note • The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below.
Page 23: Removing The Card
Battery/card basics Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C and then slide it in the direction shown D.
Page 24: Using An Ac Adapter (Optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter.
Page 25: Power On/Off
Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. • The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q.
Page 26: Startup/Shutdown Screen
Startup/Shutdown screen This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image (P.151). If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed.
Page 27: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.
Page 28: Power Switch
Press ac to select W, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item. Press ac to select a language, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. To turn the camera off, press the power switch.
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Press e. • The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.
Page 30 Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 31: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. • The camera and the monitor turn on. Press f.
Page 32: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Page 33: Using The Menus
2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.
Page 34: How To Use The Menus
How to use the menus Press e to display the top menu. Press d. Top menu MODE MENU Arrow pad OK/Menu button Press ac to select a tab, then press d. CAMERA tab DRIVE AUtO AUtO A/S/M PICTURE tab AUtO AUtO SHARPNESS CONtRASt...
Page 35 How to use the menus Press ac to select an item, then press d. DRIVE AUtO AUtO A/S/M DRIVE AUtO AUtO A/S/M The green frame moves to the selected item. • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed.
Page 36: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode DRIVE CARD SEtUP DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing). ESP/5 Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI). DIGITAL ZOOM Extends telephoto capability beyond maximum optical zoom.
Page 37 Shortcut menus Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Sets the date and time. CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.102 P.28 P.145...
Page 38: Playback Mode
Playback mode Still picture INFO MODE MENU SWItCH FRAME Runs through all saved pictures one after another. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE Plays back movies. PLAYBACK Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 INDEX frames. EDIT Edits a movie. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.
Page 39: Mode Menus
Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. Shooting modes CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab CAMERA tab ESP/5 & DRIVE A/S/M r1/2/3/4 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DRIVE AUtO AUtO...
Page 40 Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Allows panorama pictures to be taken PANORAMA with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in 2 IN 1 succession and stores them as a single picture.
Page 41 Mode Menus SATURATION CARD tab CARD SETUP SETUP tab ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint. Formats a card.
Page 42 Playback mode PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab PLAY tab Stores the necessary information on the < card to allow you to print the pictures taken. Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution. Adds sound to a still picture already taken.
Page 43 Mode Menus SCREEN SETUP VIDEO OUT Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
Page 44: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve.
Page 45: Sports Shooting
Shooting modes j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.
Page 46 Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus.
Page 47: Movie Record
Shooting modes Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fast- moving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving. M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential.
Page 48: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder. Mode dial Set the mode dial to h i j l m r p P and press the power switch. g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on. To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on.
Page 49 Taking still pictures Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode).
Page 50 To record sound with the picture → You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.93) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound” (P.126) The monitor or viewfinder turns off automatically →...
Page 51: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus...
Page 52: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
Press the shutter button fully. TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.79) Fix the focus position. g“AF LOCK – Locking the focus” (P.72) Focus on the subject in the center of the frame.
Page 53: Recording Movies
Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch. g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on. •...
Page 54 • Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it Note with your camera. g“CARD SETUP – Formatting cards” (P.145) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording.
Page 55: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 42 mm – 420 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 30× by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5×.
Page 56: Digital Zoom - Using The Digital Zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ON, and press e. ZOOM g “How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Mode dial In the top menu, select DIGITAL ON, and press e.
Page 57: Flash
Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial Press the flash button. ( ) •...
Page 58 Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. Flash working range W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx.
Page 59 Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur).
Page 60 Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture.
Page 61: Flash Off
Flash shooting Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. •...
Page 62 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Page 63: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. #SLOW NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF Arrow pad OK button...
Page 64: Flash Intensity Control
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
Page 65: Advanced Shooting
5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) •...
Page 66: Aperture Priority Shooting
Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases. If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 67: Shutter Priority Shooting
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions.
Page 68: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Mode dial Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. : The aperture value increases. : The aperture value decreases. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed. •...
Page 69: Using My Mode
Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using.You can create and save up to 4 different patterns.
Page 70: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF MODE – Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible.
Page 71: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
Focusing applications FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 72: Af Area - Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g“AF MODE – Changing the focus range”...
Page 73: Af Lock - Locking The Focus
Focusing applications AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus. Mode dial Register the AF lock function on g“Setting the custom button” (P.137) Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press x.
Page 74 TIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY) → Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again. AF LOCK was canceled.
Page 75: Manual Focus
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial Hold down e for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF. Press ac to set the focus position.
Page 76: Take The Picture
Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press d to select AF, then press e. •...
Page 77: Metering
Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding Spot metering Multi-metering Spot metering Mode dial In the top menu, select ESP/5 5 and press e. •...
Page 78: Multi Metering
MULTI METERING Mode dial When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button.
Page 79 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 metering points.
Page 80: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE LOCK – Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject.
Page 81 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway. • The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter button fully.
Page 82: Macro Mode Shooting
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8"...
Page 83: Super Macro Mode Shooting
Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.
Page 84: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial Select Y by repeatedly pressing Y. •...
Page 85: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF.
Page 86: Auto Bracketing
Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera.
Page 87 Sequential shooting Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d. Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears. Take the picture.
Page 88: Self-Portrait Shooting
Self-portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.
Page 89: Panorama - Panorama Shooting
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE...
Page 90 Press e to finish panorama shooting. • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand cards. Note • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not available.
Page 91: In 1 - Taking Two-In-One Pictures
2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA press d.
Page 92 • During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama, sequential shooting and self-portrait modes are not available. Note • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. •...
Page 93: Function - Adding Special Effects To Pictures
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 94: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 95: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. Note • Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording. • Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (j , i, k, 7) •...
Page 96: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For information on the image size for each record mode and the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on P.97.
Page 97: 3:2 Resolution
Record mode Special record modes Record mode ENLARGE SIZE Increases the resolution. This is useful for (SHQ, HQ) printing large-sized prints. This is useful for ordering prints from a (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab. 3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders.
Page 98 (Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera. Still picture record mode (without sound) Record Resolution mode...
Page 99: Selecting A Record Mode
Record mode • The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the table are approximate. Note • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not.
Page 100 Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d. Press ac to select the resolution. If you selected SQ1 or SQ2, press d after selecting the resolution, then select HIGH or NORMAL by pressing ac.
Page 101: Iso Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
Page 102: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.
Page 103: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 104: Preset White Balance
Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. For shooting on a sunny day. For shooting on a cloudy day.
Page 105 White balance Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b. Press e repeatedly untill the menu disappears. • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light Note reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark.
Page 106: White Balance Adjustment
White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen.
Page 107: Sharpness
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5. • To increase the sharpness (+) : •...
Page 108: Contrast
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE and press d. g“How to use the menus”...
Page 109: Saturation
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5. • To increase the saturation (+) : •...
Page 110: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 111: Histogram Display
Histogram display During shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or monitor. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures.
Page 112: Mode Dial
Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed.
Page 113: Playback
Viewing still pictures Mode dial Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Displays the previous picture.
Page 114: Quick View
QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW.
Page 115: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial Select the still picture you want to enlarge. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Pull the zoom lever toward T ( •...
Page 116: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.116) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G).
Page 117: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 16, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) •...
Page 118: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) Press a to start the slideshow.
Page 119: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) Press e. • The top menu is displayed. Press a to select MOVIE PLAY. Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e.
Page 120 • Press e again after playback ends to display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie again. FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manually one frame at a time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.
Page 121: Editing Movies
Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound: Longer than approximately 10 seconds in SHQ Movies with sound: INDEX 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance.
Page 122 Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down.
Page 123: Edit - Editing A Movie
Editing movies • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
Page 124 • The edited movie is stored and the screen returns to the playback mode. • You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. Note • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space on the card.
Page 125: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Sounds stored with an image are also played. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off.
Page 126: Picture Rotation
• When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed. Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally.
Page 127: Recording Sound
Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds.
Page 128: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.
Page 129: Trimming
Editing still pictures Trimming Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size.
Page 130 • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or Note when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. •...
Page 131: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected pictures. g“SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.131) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function. Mode dial Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.
Page 132: Switch Frame - Playing Back Only Protected Pictures
SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures You can play back only protected pictures. This can be used to separately manage pictures taken as a travel memo and separate those pictures you want to show to others. All pictures are played back. Only protected pictures are played back.
Page 133: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card. • You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. Note • Pictures played back with 0 cannot be deleted. g“SWITCH FRAME –...
Page 134: All-Frame Erase
All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e. Press ac to select YES, then press e.
Page 135: Useful Functions
8 Useful functions ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 136 Functions that All Reset ON setting affects Factory Function default setting F No F2.8 SHUTTER 1/1000 FLASH MODE AUTO AF/MF LCD* ON (lights) OPTICAL ZOOM 42mm ESP/5 & DRIVE ±1.0, 3 pictures AUTO/100 A/S/M #SLOW #SLOW1 NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM OFF * This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when the camera is turned on.
Page 137: Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.
Page 138: Setting The Custom Button
Setting the custom button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select a function, then press e. • Press e again to exit the menu. CUSTOM SELECt CUSTOM BUTTON...
Page 139: Using The Custom Button
CUSTOM BUTTON Using the custom button Mode dial Press x. • The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears. Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button TIPS When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock →...
Page 140: Short Cut
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. MODE MENU Top menu Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu ESP/5...
Page 141: Setting The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d.
Page 142: Using The Shortcut Menu
Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Page 143: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4.
Page 144 Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. CURRENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings.
Page 145 MY MODE SETUP When selecting RESET in Step 2 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e. • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, MY MODE settings cannot be selected. When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2 Press ac to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press d.
Page 146: Card Setup - Formatting Cards
CARD SETUP – Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted.
Page 147 CARD SETUP – Formatting cards Press a to select YES, then press • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted. • Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Note Open the battery compartment/card cover. Remove the battery. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
Page 148: Information Display
Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12). Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA or OFF, and press e.
Page 149: Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness Adjustment
Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level, press e.
Page 150: Rec View
REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately.
Page 151: Sleep - Sleep Timer
SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 152: Beep
Beep You can turn off the beep sound for button operations and warnings. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. POWER ON/OFF SETUP –...
Page 153: Screen Setup
SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting” (P.151) Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 154: File Name
FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * . j p g Folder No.
Page 155: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING • When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. Note • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full.
Page 156: Measurement Units
Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches.
Page 157: Video Out - Video Output Selection
VIDEO OUT – Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the VIDEO OUT setting accordingly. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable.
Page 158: Print Setting
9 Print setting How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 159 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 160: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) •...
Page 161 All-frame reservation Perform each setting as illustrated. Select <×. SELECt Select X. Set the number of prints Press ac to set the number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e.
Page 162: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • You cannot make the print reservation for pictures with n.
Page 163 Single-frame reservation Select the appropriate item using the arrow pad. MORE Sets the number of prints, date/time and trim size. The print reservation data is set and the screen proceeds to Step 6. SINGLE PRINT Sets single-frame print. The date/time and trimming settings are not available. →...
Page 164 Trim the picture g“Trimming” (P.164) After setting the number of prints and date/time printing data and trimming the picture, press e to complete the print reservations and return to the screen in Step 4. • The < icon appears on the displayed picture.
Page 165: Trimming
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to select P (trimming) and press d. g“Single-frame reservation” (P.161) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
Page 166 Press ac to select OK, then press e. Saves the current trimming size and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. RESET Sets a new trimming size. → Go to Step 2. CANCEL Cancels the current trimming setting and returns to the single-frame reservation screen. Press e to complete the print reservations and return to the picture selection screen.
Page 167: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 168 To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Press ac to select KEEP, then press e. • If there is no print reservation data stored on the card, the <...
Page 169: 10 Direct Printing
Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 170: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer. Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the printer’s USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Page 171: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER...
Page 172: Easy Printing
Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed without the date, time or file name. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen (P.170), press ac to select PRINT, then press e. •...
Page 173 Printing pictures Use bd or the control dial to select the image you want to print and press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. Press ac to select OK, then press e. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, select CANCEL and press e.
Page 174: Print Mode/Multi Print Mode
PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select PRINT or MULTI PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • PRINT mode: Go to Step 3. •...
Page 175 Printing pictures Press ac to select PICS/SHEET, then press e. • PICS/SHEET depends on the paper size set in Step 2 and the capabilities of your printer. Press bd to select the picture you want to print. • Turn the zoom lever toward W to display the pictures in index format.
Page 176 Set MORE print reservations Press c. • Print information setting screen is displayed. Press ac to select the item you want to set, then press d. • Press ac to select the item, then press e. < × DATE ( FILE NAME ( •...
Page 177 Printing pictures Print the pictures. • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. g“Exiting direct printing” (P.183) To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing.
Page 178: All Print Mode
ALL PRINT mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. • When the PRINT PAPER screen is not displayed, SIZE and BORDERLESS are set to <...
Page 179 Printing pictures Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. Print the pictures. • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL • When printing is finished, the monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen. g“Exiting direct printing” (P.183) To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to continue or...
Page 180: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode
ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Press ac to select the paper size, then press d. •...
Page 181 Printing pictures To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays PRINt the screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, press ac CONtINUE to select CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL SELECt...
Page 182: Trim The Picture
Trim the picture To set the trim by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode, follow the procedure below. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to select the trimming position and size. • Press acbd to move the trimming frame.
Page 183 Printing pictures • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification Note increases accordingly, resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution. • For the best results in enlarged prints, you are recommended to use the TIFF, SHQ or HQ mode.
Page 184: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, select b. • The message is displayed. Press the power switch to turn the camera off. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 185: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication NO CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED...
Page 186: 11 Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE- PROTECT The card is full. No more pictures, movies or CARD FULL information such as print...
Page 187: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Preparatory operations Possible cause The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. The battery is exhausted. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold. The camera is in the sleep mode.
Page 188 Possible cause Corrective action The monitor does not turn on. Press f to turn the monitor on. The viewfinder is turned on. The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is adjusted properly.
Page 189 Troubleshooting Possible cause The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. The power is turned off with the monitor off. The flash does not fire. The flash is closed. The subject is illuminated. Auto bracketing is set. The flash does not fire in the auto bracketing The camera is in the movie mode.
Page 190 Playback of recorded images Possible cause Corrective action The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the AF was taken. subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter when the shutter button gently.
Page 191 Troubleshooting Possible cause The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked by your finger. The subject was out of the working range of the flash. The flash was closed. The subject was too small and was backlit. The sequential shooting mode was used.
Page 192 Possible cause Corrective action Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. This may be caused • Use a UV filter. As this may upset the overall by excessively bright color balance, it should only be used in the ultraviolet light on the conditions described on the left.
Page 193 Refer to the printer’s instruction manual or contact the manufacturer. It is necessary to install the USB driver for Windows 98/98SE. For installation instructions, see “DIGITAL CAMERA-PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL” on the CD-ROM. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. Ref. page P.169...
Page 194: List Of Menus
List of menus h mode Top menu DRIVE CARD SETUP Setting o, j, i, k SHQ 2048 × 1536, HQ 2048 × 1536, SQ1 1280 × 960, SQ2 640 × 480 YES, NO Ref. Page P.84 P.95 P.28 P.145...
Page 195 List of menus i/j/l/m/r/p/Pmode Top menu MODE MENU To the next page Function CAMERA ESP/5 & ∗ 1 DRIVE ∗ 2 A/S/M ∗ 3 r1/2/3/4 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION ∗ 6 DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE ∗ 5 ∗ 6 PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION...
Page 196 i/j/k/l/m/o/r/p/Pmode (cont.) Top menu MODE MENU SETUP (DRIVE) (WB) ∗ 1 Not available in m mode. ∗ 2 Only available in p modes. ∗ 3 Only available in r mode. ∗ 4 Not available in i j l m modes. ∗...
Page 197 List of menus n mode Top menu MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM Function CAMERA ESP/5 & FULLTIME AF FUNCTION > PICTURE SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO OUT Setting Ref. Page ESP, 5, MULTI P.76 OFF, &, %...
Page 198 q mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP INFO SWITCH FRAME Function Setting < OFF, ON START 640 × 480, 320 × 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, CANCEL CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, FORMAT ALL RESET OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,...
Page 199 List of menus q mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU MOVIE PLAY INFO SWITCH FRAME Function CARD CARD SETUP SETUP ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Setting Ref. Page ALL ERASE, P.133, FORMAT OFF, ON P.134 ENGLISH, P.26...
Page 200: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No SHUTTER ZOOM FLASH AF/MF & DRIVE r1/2/3/4 #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA INFO...
Page 201 List of factory default settings R (still pictures) R (movies) TIFF > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REC VIEW SLEEP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON HQ (2048 × 1536, n: 320 × 240) 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 1280 ×...
Page 202 Playback mode SWITCH FRAME INFO < Others ALL RESET PW ON/OFF SETUP VIDEO OUT ∗ Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. List of factory default settings 0° ENGLISH NORMAL Y-M-D 2004.01.01 00:00 NTSC or PAL*...
Page 203: Modes And Shooting Functions
Modes and Shooting Functions In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode Function Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FULLTIME AF AF AREA Manual focus AUTO #SLOW1 HSLOW #SLOW2 #SLOW AF LOCK &...
Page 204 Mode Function j, i, k — — PANORAMA — 2 IN 1 — BLACK&WHITE — SEPIA — WHITE BOARD — BLACK BOARD — — R (movie) — — — > — SHARPNESS — CONTRAST — SATURATION — NOISE REDUCTION INFO —...
Page 205 Modes and Shooting Functions Mode Function FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON : Available : Not available — ∗ 1 Cannot be selected in M n mode. ∗ 2 Cannot be selected in m mode. ∗...
Page 206: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance After use Turn off the camera and fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (gP.24) Remove the battery.
Page 207: Specifications P
: 3,200,000 pixels : 1/2.7" CCD solid-state image pickup, 3,340,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 6.3 mm to 63 mm, f2.8 to f3.7, 11 elements in 7 groups (equivalent to 42 mm to 420 mm lens on 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : f2.8 to f8.0...
Page 208 –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Only an Olympus LI-10B lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions : 104.5 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 68.5 mm (D) (4.1"...
Page 209 Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the...
Page 210 Glossary of terms EV (Exposure Value) A system for measuring exposure. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment. EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO settings.
Page 211 Glossary of terms Sleep Mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To get out of the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) A format used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data.
Page 212 Index 0 ..... . 130 1st curtain #SLOW1 ..60 1st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 .
Page 213 Index Erasing pictures S ..132 Error codes ....185 EV ..... . . 209 Exposure .
Page 214 Night Scene shooting m ..44 NOISE REDUCTION O ..109 NORMAL (Record mode) ..97 Number of remaining pictures . . . 97 NTSC....156, 209 OK/Menu button e .
Page 215 Index Strap ..... . 17 Strap eyelet ....10, 17 Sunny day 5 .
Page 216 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...
Page 217 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 218 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 219 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 220 Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Windows 98/...
Page 221 • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 222 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 223 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 224 Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 225: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
If your OS is Windows Me/2000/XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 226 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 227: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Page 228 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 229 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 230: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
There may already be other “Removable Disk” icons for other devices, such as a removable media drive or USB SmartMedia Reader/ Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another “Removable Disk”. If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly.
Page 231: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 232 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 233: Downloading Images To Your Computer
A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the camera’s power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or...
Page 234: Folder Name
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number •...
Page 235 The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). • To select all files, choose Edit > Select all. When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer.
Page 236: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model.
Page 237 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed. Remove the USB cable from the camera.
Page 238 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 239 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ... 24 Downloading images to your computer... 26...
Page 240 Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera does not have this setting. For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Page 241 Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 242 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 243 Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) Serial number • Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. •...
Page 244 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 245 Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 246 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 247 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
Page 248 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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1 Getting Started

2 Using the Menus

3 Shooting Basics

4 Flash

5 Advanced Shooting

6 Adjusting the Image Quality and Exposure

7 Playback

8 Useful Functions

9 Print Setting

10 Direct Printing

11 Miscellaneous

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